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common peroneal nerve

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common peroneal nerve
n.
A terminal division of the sciatic nerve, passing through the lateral portion of the popliteal space to opposite the head of the fibula where it divides into the superficial and the deep peroneal nerves.

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Another pair of electrodes (PALS 38-mm round electrodes, model Ultraflex 881150) ([dagger]) were attached over the patient's common peroneal nerve on the paretic side and stimulated during the swing phase to generate ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion.
Electrical stimulation applied to the common peroneal nerve via a Grass S88 stimulator ([double dagger]) coupled to a Grass SIU5 stimulus isolation unit ([double dagger]) was triggered using a hand switch at the time of terminal stance to elicit a flexion withdrawal response to assist with stepping in the weaker limb.
The common peroneal nerve was exposed, and a protective cuff electrode was inserted to wrap around the exposed nerve trunk.
 
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